Data Engineer

Job Description

Data Engineer – 24-Month Contract | Pretoria (Hybrid)

Are you passionate about turning raw data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets impact? We’re looking for a Data Engineer to join our client in the financial space on a 24-month hybrid contract in Pretoria .

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Design, build, and optimize high-volume data pipelines , ETL / ELT workflows, and T-SQL procedures for scoring, analytics, and machine learning.
• Engineer feature stores and data warehouses , ensuring robust, reusable, and well-documented data structures.
• Perform data cleansing, transformation, and validation , guaranteeing accurate, reliable datasets for reporting and BI dashboards.
• Implement and maintain data governance, compliance, and QA frameworks , keeping data traceable, secure, and audit-ready.
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, production-ready data solutions.
• Optimize production pipelines for performance, reliability, and monitoring , leveraging your expertise in indexing, tuning, and workflow orchestration.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For :

Why You’ll Love This Role :

Turn data into actionable insights and make a real impact. Apply now!

Requirements

What We’re Looking For : Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics, or Statistics, or Matric with 6–8 years of relevant experience. Hands-on experience with SQL Server (T-SQL, stored procedures, performance tuning) and ETL tools (SSIS, Azure Data Factory, Airflow). Proven experience in data warehouses, feature stores, and production data solutions (batch and near real-time). Knowledge of data governance, QA frameworks, and regulatory compliance. Familiarity with Power BI, cloud platforms (Azure preferred), and version control (Git). Strong collaboration and communication skills with an ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions. Why You’ll Love This Role : Be at the forefront of enterprise-level data engineering projects. Contribute to impactful, high-visibility tax analytics and scoring initiatives. Work in a hybrid environment, combining flexibility and in-person collaboration. Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and cross-functional teams. Turn data into actionable insights and make a real impact. Apply now!